Astronomy for Curious Kids - An Illustrated Introduction to Solar System, Our Galaxy, Space

Young readers can take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the universe in this fascinating guide to the world of astronomy, beautifully illustrated in full-colour.

Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish sharing them with friends and family!

Includes:
• The solar system and Milky Way
• Navigating the night sky using constellations
• How stars are born and how they die
• The startling secrets of deepest space

Covering cosmology, astrophysics, planetary science and astrobiology, this book supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern style.

Product details

• Authors: Giles Sparrow
• Assisted by: Nik Neves (Illustration)
• Publisher: Arcturus Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9781398822009
• ISBN: 978-1-398-82200-9
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Curious Kids
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology